James B McCarthy
James B McCarthy is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $2,757, all to preselected charitable organizations.
James B McCarthy at a glance
In short: James B McCarthy gave $3K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $229.75), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,757
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $230
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $115
- Total assets
- $68,640
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James B McCarthy
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 395-6964
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James B McCarthy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mark's Catholic Church ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Kentucky received the largest share of grant dollars, at 62%; South Dakota received 8%, and Maryland, Ohio, and Illinois each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James B McCarthy open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $4K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Church Richmond, KY | General Support | $1,492 |
| Redemptorist Office for Mission Annapolis, MD | General Support | $115 |
| St John's Villa Inc Carrollton, OH | General Support | $115 |
| Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Chicago, IL | General Support | $115 |
| Priests of the Sacred Heart Hales Corners, WI | General Support | $115 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | General Support | $115 |
| St Francis Mission St Francis, SD | General Support | $115 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys Home Boys Town, NE | General Support | $115 |
| Diocesan Catholic Children's Home Ft Mitchell, KY | General Support | $115 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame Covington, KY | General Support | $115 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,640 | $2,273 | $3,615 | $2,757 | 12 | $2,923 | $1,727 | $2,896 |
| 2024 | $69,979 | $2,159 | $3,823 | $2,948 | 12 | $3,116 | $1,834 | $2,925 |
| 2023 | $71,640 | $2,157 | $4,118 | $3,244 | 12 | $3,331 | $1,484 | $3,028 |
| 2022 | $73,659 | $483 | $4,691 | $3,740 | 12 | $3,835 | $447 | $3,347 |
| 2021 | $77,935 | $610 | $5,140 | $3,837 | 12 | $3,946 | — | $3,847 |
| 2020 | $82,479 | $9,043 | $5,072 | $3,964 | 12 | — | $8,058 | $3,994 |
| 2019 | $78,562 | $2,102 | $4,879 | $3,950 | 12 | — | $1,278 | $4,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B McCarthy reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, religious and missionary organizations, children’s charities, and schools.
Among the recipients, St. John’s Villa says it provides compassionate services to promote dignity and well-being, particularly for people with developmental disabilities. Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home describes its mission as changing the way America cares for children and families. St. Francis Mission says it serves the Sicangu Lakota people of the Rosebud Reservation through spiritual and physical support, faith, education, and healing. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home says it provides care and services addressing the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $2,757. The median grant was $115; grants ranged from $115 to $1,492. Its largest reported grant was $1,492 to St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Kentucky, for general support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $115 each for general support to the Redemptorist Office for Mission, St. John’s Villa, Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Priests of the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph’s Indian School, St. Francis Mission, Father Flanagan’s Boys Home, Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, Sisters of Notre Dame, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and St. Labre Indian School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
James B McCarthy's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$923 (2019) → $829 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $829, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James B McCarthy
How much does James B McCarthy give each year?
James B McCarthy gave $3K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 12 grants.
What is James B McCarthy's typical grant size?
James B McCarthy's median grant in 2025 was $115, and its average grant was $230, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James B McCarthy give grants?
James B McCarthy gives mostly in Kentucky: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (8%).
Does James B McCarthy give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James B McCarthy's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James B McCarthy's largest grantees?
James B McCarthy's largest 2025 grantees include St Mark's Catholic Church ($1,492), Redemptorist Office for Mission ($115) and St John's Villa Inc ($115), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James B McCarthy?
James B McCarthy reported $69K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James B McCarthy fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, religious and missionary organizations, children’s charities, and schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B McCarthy?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James B McCarthy's EIN?
James B McCarthy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6206843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James B McCarthy accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
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